The Dock

Name: The Dock
Address: 2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92663
Telephone: (949) 673-3625
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

5.0

1571 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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THE DOCK LOCATED IN NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations on-line via OpenTable and via our website. Please follow the instructions on Opentable or you may contact The Dock at 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation without a guarantee.
We do not accept table requests.

VOTED TOP 100 RESTAURANTS IN THE USA 2019 BY OPENTABLE DINERS! This quaint, waterfront bayside venue offers fresh air patio dining with an infused contemporary American menu. CORKAGE FEE $75 limit ONE 750 ml bottle. Corkage wine may not be represented on the Dock wine list.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 673-3625
Website
http://www.dineatthedock.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Pablo Quiroz
Catering
Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.

Location
2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
29th & Lafayette Avenue
Parking details
Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soup du Jour$14.00
Heirloom Tomato Caprese$18.00
di Stefano Burrata, Basil Pesto, Ciabatta Croutons, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Little Gem Salad$16.00
Candied Bacon, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate, Petite Greens, Parmesan Dressing
Roasted Baby Beets$16.00
Goat Cheese, Orange Slices, Candied Pecans, Friscee, Cabernet Vinaigrette
Ahi Sashimi$26.00
Cucumber Carpaccio, Avocado Purée Soy Jalapeños, Shishito Peppers, Yuzu
Blue Crab Beignets$26.00
Beet Slaw, Cajun Aioli, Petit Greens
Pork Belly$22.00
Mango Relish, Passion Fruit Espuma, Mustard Maple Gastrique

Second Course

Fish du Jour
As Quoted
Fresh Alaskan Halibut
As Quoted
Maine Diver Scallops$50.00
English Pea Red Quinoa Risotto, Shaved Fennel, Candied Kumquat Emulsion
Pan Seared Ora King Salmon$48.00
Charred Brussel Sprouts, Fingerling Potato Confit, Roasted Meyer Lemon Puree
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast$48.00
Polenta Cake, Fava Beans, Haricot Vert Salad, Apricot Compote, Red Wine Jus
Natural Pork Chop$50.00
Truffled Potato Aligot, Swiss Chard, Red Wine Cabbage, Wild Mushrooms
Spiced New Zealand Lamb$64.00
Couscous, Ratatouille, Chickpea Hummus, Harissa Jus
Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon$68.00
Pommes Au Gratin, Asparagus, Crispy Shallots, Five-Peppercorn Bordelaise

Dessert

Valrhona Chocolate Molten Cake$16.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise, Raspberry Coulis, Praline Ice Cream
Brioche Bread Pudding$16.00
Bourbon Sauce, Toasted Almond Ice Cream, Sea Salt Caramel
Artisan Cheese Plate$30.00

What 1,571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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EdPo
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, these folks never disappoint! Excellent food, great service!
TT
TexasToryPrep
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply fantastic. Food and ambiance were terrific. Danielle and her brother offered excellent service. And hostess Christine was incredibly pleasant. We've vacationed from Texas for the last three years in Newport Beach and The Dock is now on our list for all future visits!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
148 reviews
vip
5.0
148 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Dock is my favorite restaurant in Orange County. It is where I always celebrate my birthday. The owners treat us like family. The location on the bay makes me feel like I am in Italy. It is so special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant. We are on vacation with our teenage children but were treated like friends at The Dock. The service is relaxed and slow which makes for a relaxing dinner. The food was amazing and the wine pairings perfect! Looking forward to coming back!
JD
JamesD
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wedding Anniversary that was everything one could ask for! Staff was terrific as was Chef’s servings! Will return numerous times…
LS
LisaS
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
A
Aaf23
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our 51st anniversary and a terrific night from start to finish.
JG
JohnG
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best service, great food. Price inline with a restaurant of high end quality. Parking can be a small problem. Get to the restaurant a bit early. Eric is a great host& our server extremely attentive.
AZ
AZnative
Central Coast
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the BEST restaurant in the area! Love the food, service, wine list…everything!
L
Laurie
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Expensive, but great service, good menu…in a small intimate setting on the bay front in Newport Beach. Nice for a special occasion.
BY
BrittaniY
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Danielle was wonderful! We had amazing food and the wine pairing was perfect. Thank you for a wonderful night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Newport Beach!
RB
RobB
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is super friendly and the food was fresh and tasty
g
greggs
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, great service and setting I nice and right on the water.
BC
BrianC
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner and good place to recommend to others. A neighborhood gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dining experience
DS
DScott
Orange County
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best kept secret, superior service, fabulous food, incredible wine list!
JT
JenniferT
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is worthy of all of the five star reviews. Our waiter Eric was probably the best Ive ever had. Outstanding knowledge of both the food and wine menu and has great suggestions for pairings as well. Food was amazing.
DC
DonnaC
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way!
C
Cash
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous, Danelle was incredible, and our overall evening could not have been more perfect.
LM
LoreMac
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I frequent the Dock for dinner. The food is amazing. The staff is attentive and the ambiance is wonderful. I enjoy watching the boats pass by while dining. Lastly the wine menu is outstanding. It’s so difficult to find a restaurant in OC with a good wine menu. The Dock is a gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal and service I’ve had in years
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wedding celebration
G
Gray
London
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very good. Very expensive!
DB
DonnaB
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome all around from food and all staff wonderful!!
AZ
AZnative
Central Coast
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday 🥳
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite happy place. Consistent, friendly, beautiful, calming, wonderful people, amazing food. Our favorite place to go….so please don’t go! Lol just kidding!
AC
AndyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Great food, great ambiance, quaint atmosphere. Can't wait to go again!
JA
JenAL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Dock never disappoints. I went last week for the 1st time in a couple of years and the service, food, and ambience was exactly how I remembered it.
MV
MVan
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best of the best.
CC
CassaC
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dining experience of my life. The food was divine! The crafted cocktails hit the spot! The waiter was phenomenal! We can't wait to come back!
JM
JeffM
Orange County
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Danielle was awesome! Best server ever! And the food and wine was amazing! We will be back soon.
e
edav
West Palm Beach
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend it.
DM
DennyM
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect as usual!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner. The exterior of the place is very unassuming, but the wine list, food , harbor view. and service were all on point. Best meal and experience we’ve had in a long time. For Al a carte, not your extravagant nine course tasting menu at more distinctive restaurants, they executed all courses well. We Will definitely be back …
K
Kara
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and such a happy place to enjoy the scenes of the bay and Lido! Amazing staff- you can tell they love their team and really are focused on the guest experience. Such a nice place!
DS
DavidS
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, charming decor, best service. I can see why it's top rated. Lived up to its reputation.
RT
RobertT
Phoenix
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Dock never disappoints! Beautiful views on the water yacht watching 😎Everything we tried was delicious…salmon, scallops, filet! Highly recommend!!
JM
JolynnMahoney
Central Coast
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration! Everything was wonderful!

FAQs

The Dock is rated 5 stars by 1571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

Cross street
29th & Lafayette Avenue
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Pablo Quiroz
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dineatthedock.com/
Phone number
(949) 673-3625
Catering
Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.

The Dock

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Maine Diver Scallops

Blue Crab Beignets

Valrhona Chocolate Molten Cake

First Course

Soup du Jour$14.00

Heirloom Tomato Caprese$18.00

Little Gem Salad$16.00

Roasted Baby Beets$16.00

Ahi Sashimi$26.00

Blue Crab Beignets$26.00

Pork Belly$22.00

Second Course

Fish du Jour

Fresh Alaskan Halibut

Maine Diver Scallops$50.00

Pan Seared Ora King Salmon$48.00

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast$48.00

Natural Pork Chop$50.00

Spiced New Zealand Lamb$64.00

Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon$68.00

Dessert

Valrhona Chocolate Molten Cake$16.00

Brioche Bread Pudding$16.00

Artisan Cheese Plate$30.00

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